How Much Can Toyota Tacomas and Tundras Tow?

Whether you just bought a brand new Toyota truck or you’re researching before you buy, it’s important to know how much each truck can haul. Before you get the boat ready for your next fishing trip or load up the toy hauler, you should know exactly what your truck’s towing capacity is. Many of the Tacoma and Tundra trim levels have different towing capacities, and knowing your truck’s specific towing capacity is an important step before you hook up your trailer and head out for your next journey.

How Much Can a Toyota Tacoma Tow?

Tacoma: While the Tacoma started out as a small truck, it has evolved into a mid-size, medium duty pickup in recent years. Tacomas now come in two-door access cab models and four-door double cab models. The 2018 Tacoma can haul anywhere between 3,500 – 6,800 lbs. depending on trim level, and has a Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) of 11,360 lbs. To see how much weight each specific trim level can tow, see the table below.

How Much Can a Toyota Tundra Tow?

Tundra: The highest towing capacity among Toyota vehicles goes to the Tundra. The Tundra can be seen as the Tacoma’s “big brother” – the more powerful V8 engine and heavier vehicle weight of the Tundra allows it to haul more than the Tacoma. With a Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) of 16,000 lbs., the 2018 Tundra can tow anywhere from 6,400 to 10,200 lbs. For a full list of trim levels, see the table below.

Click each vehicle below to see a full list of trim levels and towing capacities.

What trailers you can haul: Most fiberglass and aluminum boat trailers, single and tandem axle utility trailers, up to 28 ft. toy haulers, up to 28 ft. gooseneck livestock trailers, up to 4 horse bumper pull trailer, up to 26 ft. 5th wheel.

What trailers you can haul: Most fiberglass and aluminum boat trailers, single and tandem axle utility trailers, up to 28 ft. toy haulers, up to 28 ft. gooseneck livestock trailers, up to 4 horse bumper pull trailer, up to 31 ft. 5th wheel.

It is always important to take your vehicle’s towing capacity into consideration before you depart on your next big adventure. Hauling more than your truck’s towing capacity can cause damage to your vehicle and could lead to possible accidents. If you plan on hauling less than 6,000 pounds, the Tacoma might be the right choice for you. However, if you plan on hauling heavy loads over 6,000 pounds, you might want to consider the Tundra, which was designed with towing in mind.